The Origin Story Is Avoided
Apart from the few references to Aunt May’s rough times and Peter telling Ned about the radioactive spider, there’s literally no origin retelling in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Even Uncle Ben is spared from his Sean Bean-esque fate and left completely unmentioned here.
Frankly, this is an excellent and welcome move. We’re all aware of Spidey’s origins and how his uncle’s death drove him to use his powers for good, so it isn’t necessary for that to be the expositional center of every story. After five movies focusing on this specific motivation, it’s a point that’s been driven home by now.
We’re now poised at the ideal starting point for Spider-Man, where we can explore the other facets of Pete’s life as a burgeoning superhero. He’s young enough for us to dive deep into all the interesting angles and storylines he’s experienced over the years, and you don’t need to waste time explaining how he became who he is. It’s a win-win scenario for everyone invested in the character.
Published: Jul 9, 2017 09:20 am